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1987–1994 · Los Angeles, California; New York, New York

Steve Banerjee / The Chippendales Murders

Business rivalry behind Welcome to Chippendales

Chippendales founder Somen “Steve” Banerjee’s business success was followed by murder-for-hire plots, including the killing of choreographer Nick De Noia. Deadly Dance and its television adaptation examine the rivalry; reporting helps separate the documented investigation from dramatic invention.

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When1987–1994
WhereLos Angeles, California; New York, New York
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K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca

Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders

Nonfiction account identified by the author as the basis for Welcome to Chippendales.

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Welcome to Chippendales

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Welcome to Chippendales

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The Murder-for-Hire Plots Behind Chippendales

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